Tanya B.
Yelp
I came to California Fish Grill because of all of the rave reviews on Yelp, and they were pretty accurate!
I was looking for a healthier fast casual option for food that wasn't too pricy, and I found it in California Fish Grill.
I love that they have a sustainable sea food policy, in that they only use seafood that is abundantly available in order to preserve the sea creatures from extinction for future generations. It's a super unique and kind policy that I can get behind, and honestly should be what we are aiming for as a society.
My husband picked up my food so I can't say much about the atmosphere or the inside of the restaurant, but the order was accurate and had all of the extras that I wanted.
I ordered the Salmon Burrito Bowl, which normally has: Cajun marinated salmon, white rice, beans, sliced avocado, tomato-cilantro mix, pickled onions, cream sauce & Roasted Tomatillo Salsa.
I ordered mine with the cauliflower rice instead, and opted to take out the beans and pickled onions.
I was a bit worried about the portion size as it looked deceivingly small, however I was pleasantly surprised at how much food was packed into this container. I could barely finish it and might need to share it next time.
The salmon was tender and moist, and the Cajun spices were incredibly tasty and light. Every bit of the bowl had flavor, from the fish itself to the cauliflower rice, salsa, and cream sauce. I loved my added dynamite sauce which was perfectly spicy and flavorful, and the green goddess sauce which was my absolute favorite; It's a cilantro sauce with a tangy flavor. The bowl was a 7/10 for me.
I also ordered the Cajun Rockfish Taco which had a corn tortilla (I really appreciate it when a restaurant uses corn tortillas as opposed to flour as it generally has more flavor and is much healthier, not to mention more authentic), spicy roasted corn, green goddess cilantro sauce, tomatoes, cabbage, cilantro, and pickled onions (which I did not get).
The rockfish in the taco was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Again the Cajun seasoning and the green goddess sauce really made the taco taste great. The veggies were fresh and the cabbage crunchy. I would say that this was a 8/10 as well for me.
I do wish they had a create your own bowl option and I hope to see that on the menu in the future, as it would still be using the same sea food that was available, just with different bowl ingredients.
The only thing I would say that I didn't like was the fact that they most likely used canola oil in their seasoning and cooking which is usually a stomach irritant for me, and there was a decent amount of it. I am still rating it higher just because it's a healthy, sustainable and cheap option which is tasty, and most people who don't have my stomach issues would be fine to order it.
TLDR: California Fish Grill is a healthy, sustainable, delicious, and cheap option for food. The seafood is fresh and the veggies as well, and the sauces and seasonings are on point. They get orders correct despite a lot of modifications, and I would recommend them to others who are trying to eat a little healthier while keeping on a budget.